55D. Unauthorised entry into prohibited area or restricted area

The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft for a flight commits an offence if, during the flight —

the aircraft —

is in a prohibited area in Singapore airspace; or

is in a restricted area in Singapore airspace in contravention of a condition relating to the declaration of the area as a restricted area under regulation 55C; and

the pilot-in-command does not comply with paragraph (2) as soon as he or she becomes aware that the aircraft is in that prohibited area or restricted area.

The pilot-in-command must —

if the aircraft is fitted with or carries a means for the pilot-in-command to communicate with ATS during the flight — inform the appropriate air traffic control unit for the prohibited area or restricted area that the aircraft is in the area; and

fly the aircraft out of the prohibited area or restricted area or, if the aircraft is a balloon or airship and it is not possible to fly the aircraft out of the area, land the aircraft and inform the appropriate air traffic services authority for the prohibited area or restricted area as soon as it is practicable.

A person who is guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall be liable on conviction —

for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.

The pilot-in-command of a relevant aircraft for a flight commits an offence if, during the flight —

the aircraft —

is in a prohibited area in Singapore airspace; or

is in a restricted area in Singapore airspace in contravention of a condition relating to the declaration of the area as a restricted area under regulation 55C; and

the pilot-in-command does not comply with paragraph (2) as soon as he or she becomes aware that the aircraft is in that prohibited area or restricted area.

The pilot-in-command must —

if the aircraft is fitted with or carries a means for the pilot-in-command to communicate with ATS during the flight — inform the appropriate air traffic control unit for the prohibited area or restricted area that the aircraft is in the area; and

fly the aircraft out of the prohibited area or restricted area or, if the aircraft is a balloon or airship and it is not possible to fly the aircraft out of the area, land the aircraft and inform the appropriate air traffic services authority for the prohibited area or restricted area as soon as it is practicable.

A person who is guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall be liable on conviction —

for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.